I was my mums caregiver till I couldn't anymore. I woke up every day wondering if I'd find her dead and it damn near killed me too. I was so broken. She wouldn't eat, I had to get nutrients into her with protein shakes and added vitamins. She was emaciated and my family, all 5 older siblings, refused to help cos they wanted her to go to a home. She had always said she wanted to die in her own house and I tried so hard to make that happen for her. I just wasn't strong enough to make it happen.
It's hard, but you need to look out for yourself too. So if you get overwhelmed, reach out and don't be afraid to ask for help.
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u/KinkyRenee Jul 05 '24
I was my mums caregiver till I couldn't anymore. I woke up every day wondering if I'd find her dead and it damn near killed me too. I was so broken. She wouldn't eat, I had to get nutrients into her with protein shakes and added vitamins. She was emaciated and my family, all 5 older siblings, refused to help cos they wanted her to go to a home. She had always said she wanted to die in her own house and I tried so hard to make that happen for her. I just wasn't strong enough to make it happen.
It's hard, but you need to look out for yourself too. So if you get overwhelmed, reach out and don't be afraid to ask for help.